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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,698.48, 23,527.73 and 7,360.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,698.48, 23,527.73 and 7,360.13 is: 11,030.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,698.48 : 23,527.73 = 7,360.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,698.48/23,527.73 = 7,360.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,698.48x = 23,527.73 × 7,360.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,698.48x = 173,167,228.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,167,228.62/15,698.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,030.83

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